Try: Get organized try to think positive and productive try to perform tasks according to the cr’s strength and ability avoid doing the same thing all the time it also causes apathy make a time schedule to help the cr become more active productive and useful avoid watching television too much participate in activities like […]
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Care recipient (cr) often complains that his hearing aid doesn’t work
Try: Store hearing aid in a safe place that that’s dry and cool change the batteries often so they don’t suddenly run out of power switch off hearing aid when not using it if cr doesn’t use his her hearing aid for a long period of time remove the battery battery contacts should be cleaned […]
Care recipient (cr) has problems with his hearing aid
Try: Use a cotton swab taking care not to bend the contacts dirty battery contacts can cause the hearing aid not to work properly remove earwax from hearing aid to prevent temporary malfunction or permanent damage clean hearing aid using the small brush or the soft cloth that came with it never insert tools into […]
Care recipient (cr) won’t
Try: New things materials try try to ease the cr into the new activity or food by introducing it slowly over a few weeks or months show the cr other people who are enjoying the new activity food or environment avoid telling the cr he is wrong it may make the situation worse introduce a […]
Care recipient (cr) is very stubborn
Try: Be patient don’t get mad or show anger don’t attack the cr’s suggestions try to be flexible turn them down gently talk over other workable solutions and see if there’s another option that appeals to the cr Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological Information: n/a References: dealing with stubborn people […]
Care recipient (cr) keeps a rigid schedule that keeps him from enjoying new things
Try: Avoid planning out the whole day everyday don’t reject an offer to do something new or to let someone else help out be disciplined when choosing to do something different try to ignore familiar temptations such as to be lazy or just sit at home encourage the cr to pursue new activities try to […]
Care recipient’s cr cr’s speech is hard to understand
Try: If the cr can write keep a pad and pen nearby to write down what he or she needs if cr can’t write use a ringbound pad of index cards and to write down the cr’s usual needs and wants such as bathroom hungry sleepy tv remote and pain show the index card to […]
Care recipient (cr) has watery eyes or tears up frequently
Try: Place warm compresses on the cr’s eyes for several minutes several times a day keep tissues handy to wipe away moisture excessive watering of the eyes can actually be caused by dryness try applying artificial tears to the cr’s eyes several times a day to see if the problem clears up Materials: Warm compress […]
Care recipient (cr) has a frequent runny nose
Try: Remove any allergens from the area including dust mites and pet dander ensure the cr drinks eight ounces of fluids each day to avoid dehydration and flush out any allergens in the body make sure the cr’s living area has plenty of moisture in the air consider running a humidifier daily keep tissues and […]
Care recipient (cr) passes gas frequently
Try: A change in the cr’s diet can help prevent gas help the cr to choose foods that do not irritate the bowels and cause gas encourage the cr to avoid excessive amounts of beans cheese and foods high in carbohydrates encourage the cr to avoid carbonated beverages suggest that the cr eat smaller meals […]